Shelby Blackstock and Wife Expecting Baby Boy in October

Shelby Blackstock, the son of country music icon Reba McEntire, and his wife, Marissa, announced on April 14, 2026, that they are expecting their first child, a baby boy due in October. The couple shared the news through a joint Instagram post featuring photos taken at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, where they posed in front of Cinderella Castle while holding a white onesie embroidered with a sleeping Mickey Mouse and the words "Blackstock October 2026."

In the caption, Marissa wrote, "Oh, BOY! We're beyond excited to FINALLY announce our little man is coming in October. See ya real soon, pal! Mommy Daddy love you!" Additional images included a sonogram and a cake decorated with a blue Mickey Mouse pattern next to a hat labeled "Baby Blackstock." Shelby, 36, a former NASCAR driver, later expressed gratitude on his Instagram Stories for the support, stating, "Thank you all for the outpouring of love. We are beyond excited to finally share this exciting news from our family."

The announcement marks a joyful milestone for the couple, who have been open about their fertility challenges. Earlier this year, in January 2026, Marissa detailed their in vitro fertilization journey...